Nation Mar 17 Flight cancellations pile up after storms dump snow in the Midwest and head east By Emilie Megnien, Rio Yamat, Associated Press
World Mar 05 4 firsthand stories of travelers getting stranded due to the Iran war In a matter of days, the conflict has continued to escalate — particularly with strikes in the Gulf states where, beyond the Middle East, airports serve as critical hubs connecting travelers going to Europe, Africa and Asia. Despite ongoing evacuation… By Associated Press
Nation Dec 24 Californians warned to reconsider driving through treacherous Christmas storms Millions of people are expected to travel across the state. They will likely meet hazardous, if not impossible, traveling conditions as several atmospheric rivers were forecast to make their way through the state, the National Weather Service warned. By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press
Politics Dec 17 WATCH: TSA holds briefing on holiday travel Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem argues that TSA officers have a primary national security function and should not engage in collective bargaining. By News Desk
Economy Dec 01 Consumers urged to do research before giving in to Travel Tuesday deals On the same day as the nonprofit world’s Giving Tuesday, airlines, hotels, cruise ship companies, travel booking platforms and tour operators get in on the annual spirit to spend by promoting one-day deals. By Cora Lewis, Associated Press
Nov 24 How to navigate Thanksgiving travel after the turbulence of the government shutdown By Rio Yamat, Associated Press Travelers this Thanksgiving may still feel on edge after the historic government shutdown that caused widespread flight cancellations and delays. Continue reading
Nov 03 What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the government shutdown By Josh Funk, Rio Yamat, Associated Press The U.S. government shutdown has now dragged on for over a month, and shortages of air traffic controllers are straining operations — with flight disruptions piling up nationwide. Continue reading
Oct 24 Alaska Airlines resumes operations after an IT outage grounded its flights for hours By Associated Press The airline says in a statement Friday that 229 flights were canceled because of the outage and that more flight disruptions were expected as it works to "reposition aircraft and crews."… Continue reading
Oct 02 How your travel plans could be affected by a prolonged government shutdown By Rio Yamat, Associated Press The latest shutdown is unfolding at a time when both the TSA and the Federal Aviation Administration are already facing staffing shortages, including a shortage of about 3,000 air traffic controllers. Continue reading
Jul 09 China expands visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to boost tourism, economy By Fu Ting, Associated Press Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries can now enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, a big jump from previous regulations. Continue reading